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When a murder occurs inside a makes‑shift hospital set during the Blitz, Inspector Cockrill is called in to track a killer who again threatens innocent lives. With the war’s bleak backdrop and the pressure of a dangerous outbreak, Cockrill must unearth hidden clues while the mystery escalates. A satisfying twist at the story’s end rewards readers who follow his methodical probe.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Christianna Brand
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